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From: Tom Mc Rae <t.mcrae at uq.net.au>
Subject: LL-L "Delectables" 2008.02.02 (05) [E]

On 03/02/2008, at 5:59 PM, R. F. Hahn <sassisch at yahoo.com> wrote:


   - As Heather already mentioned, mashed potatoes and swedes (*tatties
   an neeps*) are an accompaniment to haggis

When I prepare a Shepherd's Pie I add a layer of mashed swedes over the meat
base. I then cover it with cheesy mashed potatoes
and oven bake.I process the meat with a medium carrot and some onion prior
to cooking.
 Just happens that I have some  left over roast lamb from last night
sooo........


   - Before pumpkins were commonly available in Britain, Halloween was
   celebrated with hollowed-out swedes as "jack o' lanterns" in England and as
    *tumshie lanterns* in Scotland.

In Lothians we called Swedes "Neeps" and the l.ights "Neep Lanterns".
Plump wee bairns were referred to as "Right wee Tumshies" and the vegetable
could also be used as a term of endearment to
a child or even pet. eg "Ye're Yer Mammie's Wee Tumshie".

Regards

Tom Mc Rae

Brisbane Australia

Oh Wad Some Power the Giftie Gie Us

Tae See Oorsel's as Ithers See Us

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